Tottenham star Scott Parker not for sale, insists Andre Villas-Boas

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas has insisted Scott Parker is not for sale before revealing that the England international is set to make his long-awaited return from injury next week.

Parker, who moved to White Hart Lane from West Ham in 2011, played a key part as Spurs secured a top-four finish for the second time in three seasons last term.

But the midfielder has not played competitively since featuring for England at Euro 2012 when he aggravated an Achilles' injury.

Recent reports have linked the 32-year-old with January moves to West Ham United and QPR but Villas-Boas is keen to keep hold of the midfielder.

When asked if he would consider selling Parker next month, the Portuguese said: "At this moment, it is not even a consideration. It is very unfair that you put a player who was voted best player at Tottenham last year into the transfer market just like that.

"He's an amazing player, it's such a good boost for us he is back. He's someone who can give us major help."

Parker completed 90 minutes for Spurs' reserve side earlier this week and Villas-Boas hopes to include him in his first-team plans next week.

He added: "Parker is fit again. Not this week, but hopefully [he will play] next week."